Life as a ladybug involves a lot of growing and changing! These changes are part of the ladybug's life cycle, and readers explore its unique stages through accessible main text and full-color photographs of these vibrant insects throughout their lives. Fact boxes help readers dive even deeper into this beginner biology topic, which is a basic part of science curricula. In addition, diagrams with simple and clear labels help readers learn and visualize...

"The Exploring Life Cycles series introduces young readers to the different ways in which plants and animals are born and grow"--

"The deserts are full of creatures searching for food to eat--and trying to avoid becoming food themselves. From birth to growth to reproduction, survival at each stage of the life cycle depends on knowing who thinks you could be a tasty snack! Discover the life cycles of eleven living things in three deserts, and how they link up to create three food chains. Use the picture clues on each page to guess which predator is ready to pounce!"--Back cover....

The world's rivers and ponds are full of animals looking for food to eat and trying not to be eaten themselves. This book describes the life cycles of eleven animals, how they live and reproduce and how they link with other animals in the food chains and food webs.

In this book, readers will learn about the incredible transformation from egg to tadpole to frog and every phase in between. Vibrant, full-color photos and carefully leveled text will engage readers as they learn more about the incredible stages of the frog's life cycle. An infographic illustrates the key stages of the life cycle of a frog, and an activity offers kids an opportunity to extend discovery. Children can learn more about the life cycle...

"The Exploring Life Cycles series introduces young readers to the different ways in which plants and animals are born and grow"--

"The Exploring Life Cycles series introduces readers to the different ways plants and animals go through their life cycles"--

"The Exploring Life Cycles series introduces readers to the different ways plants and animals go through their life cycles"--

Many insects hatch from eggs and molt several times as they grow bigger. Others, such as butterflies, undergo a complete metamorphosis. A common science curriculum topic, insect life cycles may be confusing because of these differences. However, this book breaks down these cycles into easy-to-understand steps in both accessible language and colorful diagrams readers can turn to for review again and again. The most important vocabulary needed to talk...